Two 7-year-olds struck by car in Virginia. one critical
A 7 year old boy remains in critical but stable condition at the University of Virginia Hospital after a Thursday afternoon crash in Charlottesville. Kenneth Clyburn, also 7, died when a car struck two second graders on Route 20 as they left Bluewell Elementary School. Driver Charles Owens, 82, of Eckman, was charged with negligent homicide and released on bond.
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Justin Surface
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Kenneth Clyburn
Bluewell
Charles Owens
Eckman
Concord College Advisors Meet in Athens December 6
The Concord College Board of Advisors will hold a public meeting on Thursday December 6 at 2 p.m. in the J. Frank Marsh Library Conference Room in Athens. All interested community members may attend.
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Athens
Concord College Board of Advisors
J. Frank Marsh
Mercer Fire Service Board delays meeting to January
Princeton Mercer County Fire Service Board will not hold a regular meeting on Thursday December 6. The next MCFSB meeting is scheduled for January 3 at 7 30 p m at the Mercer County Courthouse.
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Princeton
Mercer County Fire Service Board
MCFSB
Mercer County
Chronic Fatigue Support Group Meeting in Princeton
The Princeton Mercer County Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group will gather Thursday December 6 at 7 30 p m in the Princeton Community Hospital Board Room. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information contact Kimberly Meadows at 425 2847.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Princeton Community Hospital
Kimberly Meadows
Railroad retirees plan Christmas dinner in Bluefield
The Retired Railroad Men's Club of Bluefield will hold its annual Christmas dinner on Monday December 17 at 6 30 p m at Western Sizzlin in Bluefield Virginia. All retired railroad employees and their spouses are invited to attend.
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Bluefield
Western Sizzlin
Key Club Drives Clothing Donation at PSHS
Princeton Senior High School's Key Club sponsors a clothing drive from December 3 to December 14. Donors should bring items to PSHS and place them in a box in the office for distribution to local community organizations.
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Princeton
Kew Club
PSHS
Caruth to lead Bluefield State Jazz Ensemble Christmas Concert
Bluefield State College presents a Christmas concert featuring the BSC Jazz Ensemble under William Caruth Jr. at 8 p.m. in the Basic Science Auditorium. The program promises big band seasonal music after a greeting by Dr. Gregory D. Adkins. Admission is goodwill and Christmas cheer.
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Bluefield
Bluefield State
William Caruth, Jr
Basic Science
BSC
Gregory D. Adkins
Goodwill
Mount Rogers Planning District meets in Marion Thursday
The Mount Rogers Planning District Commission Executive Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the MRPDC offices 1021 Terrace Drive Marion. The public is invited to attend.
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Marion
Mount Rogers Planning District Commission Executive Committee
MRPDC
Terrace Drive
News tip line at Daily Telegraph
City Editor Jim Terry and Princeton bureau chief David Barker invite tips at 327 6171 for the Daily Telegraph. Call for information on local news, investigations, and community happenings.
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Call City
Jim Terry
Princeton
David Barker
The
Daily Telegraph
Cross of apples and nails built at Memorial Church
Five hours and 250 pounds of material created a colorful cross in the Memorial Church of Christ on New Hope Road. Stan Thompson of Princeton, chief clerk to the Prince ton General Foreman of the Norfolk & Western Railway, used 74 red and 48 yellow apples and 300 nails to complete the project.
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Stan Thompson
Princeton
Memorial Church of Christ
New Hope Road
Norfolk & Western Railway
County courthouse to display Christmas tree this season
Local government workers at the Taze well County Courthouse cut and prepare the annual Christmas tree to stand in front of the historic building through the holiday season. Mike Bralley and Walter Melvin lend hands as crews finish the display coordination with area businesses and residents.
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Mike Bralley
Walter Melvin
Tazewell County
PEIA rate dispute pursues high court review
West Virginia Supreme Court deliberates whether the Public Employees Insurance Agency can unilaterally raise premiums by as much as 85 percent for retirees and other plan members. Assistant Attorney General Lambert notes missing explicit statutory grant, yet legislative intent appears clear through a $42.5 million state funding allocation. The justices also hear Rita Susanne Rogers’s petition over a $1.3 million settlement disputed with ex-state senator J R Rogers, and Martinsburg official Michael Lewis faces delayed trial in a throat slashing case.
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Charleston
State Supreme Court
David Lambert
Public Employees Insurance Agency
Kanawha County
PEIA
Sally Richardson
Peia Finance Board
High Court
Richardson
Lambert
Rita Susanne Rogers
J.R
Richard Neely
Lewis
Sand Proof bags aid Desert Shield troops drive
American Red Cross local chapter launches Operation Sand Proof to collect zip lock bags and essentials for servicemen in Saudi Arabia amid Desert Shield. Donations sought through December 21 at community collection points, with 40 staff on duty overseas.
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Saudi Arabia
American
Red Cross
Execu
Tive
Charlene Meade
Meade
East River Mountain Area
The
American Red Cross
Children granted Christmas wishes at local Kmarts
Bluefield and nearby Kmarts join the Good News program to sponsor about 60 children in holiday shopping. Santa arrives with gifts and $20 per child, who shop with store staff guidance and can save or spend the money. Local sponsors include Flat Top Bank and Bluefield Moose Lodge.
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Bluefield
Kmart
Princeton
Cedar Bluff
Gary Beaver
Bluefield Kmart
Flat Top Bank
Flat Top Insurance
Bluefield Moose Lodge
Beaver
Santa Claus
Tom White
Clay Hill
John Ringhoffer
Union Mission
United Way
Humana Open Heart Proposal Faces HSA Denial Report
Southwest Virginia Health Systems Agency staff recommends denying Humana Hospital Clinch Valley Open Heart program proposal after public hearing in Richlands. Board will forward findings to Virginia Commissioner of Health for final decision. Humana remains confident of state approval.
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Richlands
Southwest Virginia Health Systems Agency
Orden Humana Hospital
Clinch Valley
Humana
HSA
Kenneth Cook
Hope Olmsted
HHCV
Cook
Virginia Commissioner of Health
C.M.G. Buttery
Buttery
Virginia
Harold Randecker
Randecker
Department of Health
Main Street plan passes Bluefield design for downtown
Roanoke design firm Hill Studio crafted the Master Design Plan for Main Street Bluefield and the City Board of Directors approved it. Board member Bill Carper raised concerns over terrace construction on Bluestone wall, Chicory Square landscaping, and replacing brick sidewalks with Bluestone, urging a short term, actionable follow up while praising the overarching concept. Hammond, Main Street president and city board member, noted approval could unlock a $70,000 state grant for the plan.
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Bluefield
Main Street
Roanoke, Va
Bill Carper
Hill Studio
Roanoke
Flat Top Insurance
Chicory Square
Carper
Bland
Federal Streets
Commerce Place
Bland Street
Main Street Board of Directors
Marc Meachum
Craig Hammond
Hammond
New radiologic gear boosts Tazewell hospital services
Tazewell Community Hospital in Virginia showcased two new radiologic devices valued over 1.5 million dollars at an open house. A CAT scan and a C-Arm will expand services. the C-Arm enables intraoperative X-rays with live motion imaging and lower initial radiation, aiding surgeons.
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Tazewell
Tazewell Community Hospital
TCH
Rosemary Heldreth
Heldreth
Ernest Coburn
Coburn
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BSC Ensemble
Mount Rogers
Concord College Center For Economic Action
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Grant Street Ridge
Norfolk and Western Railway
Mark Shelton
Kmarts
Catherine Lowers
Humana’s
Hope Olmsted Humana
Dennis Thompson
E. Coburn
Plagata
Curt Barber
City Board
Dennis Thompson Jr
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